Rare coins stolen from under-construction home

Two rare coins and jewellery have been stolen from a home which had an unlocked door because of building work taking place.

A burglar got in through an unlocked door, due to works being carried out on the building in Cedar Road, Berkhamsted.

They forced open a small safe, escaping with jewellery and coins.

Coin A is a 2012 Queen’s Diamond Jubilee £5 coin. Coin B is a 1982 Half Sovereign, which was in a presentation case that was also was taken.

Det Con Bagworth, from Hemel Hempstead Local Crime Unit, said: “I would like to speak to anyone who has any information about the whereabouts of the pictured items or who has been offered them for sale recently.”